Aga Khan Academy Dhaka is a IB (PYP) / IB (MYP) / IB (DP) school in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Founded in 2022. Annual tuition ranges from $773 to $8,796 USD.
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About
Aga Khan Academy Dhaka is a private, non-profit IB World School in Bashundhara, Dhaka, offering the full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) for students aged 6 to 18 on a 17-acre campus. The school integrates the Aga Khan Curricular Strands—covering ethics, pluralism, Muslim civilisations, governance, and economics—across a rigorous dual-language English and Bengali programme. With capacity for up to 1,200 students and a planned residential programme from Grade 6, the Academy prepares graduates for leading universities in Bangladesh and abroad.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) on a 17-acre campus in Bashundhara; Aga Khan Curricular Strands integrating Ethics, Pluralism, Muslim Civilisations, Governance and Civil Society, and Economics for Development across all subjects; dual-language instruction in English and Bengali; connection to the global Aga Khan Academies network with student exchange opportunities; planned residential programme from Grade 6.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| DP1-DP2 | BDT 16,626 |
| KG1-KG3 | BDT 5,948 |
| Grades 1-5 | BDT 8,796 |
| Grades 6-8 | BDT 12,115 |
| Grades 9-10 | BDT 12,631 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: BDT 85,000 - 967,600.
Admissions Process
- 1Grade placement and eligibility: Entry to KG1 requires the child to be 3 years old by 31 July; Grade 1 entrants must be 6 years old by 31 August with at least three years of nursery education. 2. Applications submitted online with no application fee; required documents include completed form, last two grade reports, birth certificate or passport, vaccination evidence (Junior School), two passport photos, and parent tax return acknowledgment. 3. Assessments and interviews: Nursery/KG entrants complete communication, social and motor skills exercises; Grades 2–5 sit logic, English and maths assessments plus creativity tasks and interviews; Grades 6–10 sit logic, English, maths and problem-solving assessments plus interviews; DP applicants sit English, maths and logic assessments and interview with DP coordinators. 4. DP admission requires outstanding academic achievement and a proven record of civic-mindedness and community service; new students not admitted in the year of the Diploma exam.
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Student Life
The Commons hosts dining as well as music and drama performances.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Mental wellbeing is a focus at AKA Dhaka, evidenced by student-led initiatives including a DP student who authored a booklet on adolescent mental health. Parent workshops address student mental wellbeing. The Athletic Programme links physical activity to social and emotional development and resilience. The DP coordinator notes that the Aga Khan Learner Profile emphasises wellbeing and personal growth.
Safety and security are stated priorities. The Transportation and Security Manager oversees campus protocols and disciplinary procedures. The 17-acre campus is monitored by staff who remain vigilant about safety-related issues.
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School Background
Private, non-profit, non-denominational, co-educational IB World School; part of the Aga Khan Academies network within the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN).
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